Tag: india farmers
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Indian Farmers Resume March to Delhi Demanding Guaranteed Crop Prices Amid Electoral Tensions
Thousands of farmers in India continue to protest, demanding guaranteed minimum prices for their crops and better pensions, among other things. The protests come at a critical time as India prepares for national elections, posing a significant challenge to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who seeks a rare third term. Despite heavy security measures to deter…
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Indian Farmers Protest for Expanded Government Crop Guarantees Ahead of National Elections
In India, thousands of farmers are protesting, demanding government guarantees for a broader range of crops under the minimum support price (MSP) scheme. The farmers, who started marching towards Delhi on February 13th, are engaged in a second major standoff with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government, ahead of the upcoming national elections. These protests are…